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No, your iPhone 12 Pro case won't fit the iPhone 16

The iPhone 12 Pro (146.7×71.5mm) and iPhone 16 (147.6×71.6mm) differ too much for cases to be compatible.

Does a iPhone 12 Pro Case Fit iPhone 16?

Last verified: March 2026

No, a iPhone 12 Pro case will not fit the iPhone 16. The phones have different dimensions that make cases incompatible.

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Your iPhone 12 Pro case will NOT fit the iPhone 16. Here's why:

  • Body dimensions are nearly identical, but the camera cutout is incompatible (square-triple vs vertical-dual)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone 16Diff
Height146.7mm147.6mmiPhone 16 +0.9mm
Width71.5mm71.6mmiPhone 16 +0.1mm
Thickness7.4mm7.8mmiPhone 16 +0.4mm
Camera Layoutsquare-triplevertical-dualDifferent
Portlightningusb-cDifferent

Button & Port Alignment

  • Mute toggle switch vs Action Button — case cutout shape is incompatible
  • New phone has Camera Control button — old case has no cutout for it
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Size Comparison

10mm
iPhone 12 ProiPhone 16

Wireless Charging & MagSafe

Wireless chargers and magnetic accessories work with both phones.

  • Your MagSafe charger will work with both devices.
  • Max wireless speed differs: iPhone 12 Pro charges at 15W, iPhone 16 at 22.5W.
  • Both devices have built-in magnets — MagSafe wallets, car mounts, and battery packs will snap onto either phone.

iPhone 12 Pro

MagSafe Gen 1

15W max

iPhone 16

MagSafe Gen 2

22.5W max

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 16 the same size?

iPhone 12 Pro measures 146.7×71.5×7.4mm while iPhone 16 measures 147.6×71.6×7.8mm. They are different sizes.

Can I use a iPhone 12 Pro screen protector on iPhone 16?

Edge types differ (flat vs curved) — screen protector won't adhere properly.

What's different between iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 16 dimensions?

The height differs by 0.9mm, the width by 0.1mm, and thickness by 0.4mm. The camera module layout is also different. They use different charging ports.

Do I need a new case for iPhone 16?

Yes, you'll need a new case. The iPhone 16 has different dimensions than the iPhone 12 Pro, so cases are not interchangeable.

Will iPhone 12 Pro accessories work with iPhone 16?

Chargers and cables are compatible since both phones use different ports (lightning vs usb-c). Both support wireless charging, so wireless chargers work with either phone. Cases and screen protectors depend on exact dimensions — check our compatibility results above.

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